Exciting expansion plans for Hereford Skate Park have moved a step forward following a confirmation of funding. The skate park, located on Holmer Road, is extremely popular with skaters of all ages. In a post on the Hereford Skate Park Facebook page, the news about...
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FOOTBALL | Bulls defeated by Bradford Park Avenue; Westfields knocked out of the FA Vase, Pegasus hit six in victory and Lads Club thrashed 5-2Â Â
It was a bump back down to earth for Hereford FC following the FA Cup heroics of the previous week. The Bulls were defeated 1-0 away at bottom side Bradford Park Avenue thanks to a last minute penalty. Attention will now quickly switch to Tuesday evening when...
FOOTBALL | Boyle wonder strike secures crucial victory for Ledbury Town over arch rivalsÂ
Ledbury Town extended their lead at the top of the Herefordshire Football League Premier Division by a clear seven points this weekend, when quite possibly the most astonishing free kick in the club’s recent memory was emphatically struck by Tom Boyle to claimed a...
STRONGER HEREFORD #3 | £1.5 million set to be spent on planting and other elements as part of the ‘Greening the City’ Project
This project will seek to change the face of Hereford and significantly improve the appearance and attractiveness of the city, linking it to its rural hinterland. Key elements include interrelated greening, public realm, and cycling/walking and digital connectivity...
NEWS | The Anti-violence Bee sculpture to visit Leominster and Hereford in November!
The Anti-violence Bee is to visit Hereford on Thursday 10th November! The Bee will visit Hereford Cathedral and South Wye Boxing Club. The Anti-Violence Bee will also visit Leominster on Wednesday 9th November from 2-5pm. The Anti-violence Bee is the first UK...
NEWS | Family grateful for support after devastating fire destroyed their home Â
A family has thanked hundreds of generous people for support with donations after a devastating fire destroyed their home. The incident, which occurred in Merthyr Tydfil on Friday evening has seen much of the property destroyed by fire. A relative of the family who...
NEWS | Emergency services respond to incident on a major route linking England and Wales this eveningÂ
Emergency services are currently responding to an incident on a major route that links England and Wales this evening. The incident involves a car that is on fire on the A40 between Symonds Yat and Monmouth. Police and Fire Crews are at the scene. The A40 remains open...
NEWS | The Anti-violence Bee sculpture to visit Hereford in November!
The Anti-violence Bee is to visit Hereford on Thursday 10th November! The Bee will visit Hereford Cathedral and South Wye Boxing Club. The Anti-violence Bee is the first UK sculpture to be made entirely from knives and firearms. It is visiting schools, community hubs...
NEWS | Man jailed after his dangerous driving caused a collision which resulted in a scooter rider having his leg amputated
A man has been jailed after his dangerous driving caused a collision which resulted in a scooter rider having his leg amputated. The car involved, which was being driven by 39-year-old Brooke Purdon, had several defects which contributed to his manner of dangerous...
NEWS | A major route is closed in Herefordshire this evening due to a collision Â
The B4348 is currently closed at the junction for the A49 between Hereford and Ross-on-Wye due to a collision. Emergency services are at the scene of the collision and motorists are advised to use an alternative route. More soon. ...
MISSING | Police issue urgent appeal to help find a missing 14-year-old boy who was last seen yesterday Â
Dyfed-Powys Police are appealing for information that may help them find a missing 14-year-old boy from Newtown, Powys. A spokesperson for Dyfed-Powys Police said: “Have you seen Caleb? “We’re concerned the 14-year-old, who is missing from Newtown. “Caleb was...
CHARITY | St Michael’s Hospice are looking for people to jump out of Santa’s Sleigh to raise money for the Hospice
This Christmas why not challenge yourself to a Skydive, wearing your favourite Christmas Jumper, Reindeer, Elf or Santa costume!* All whilst raising much needed sponsorship for St Michael’s Hospice. You will take part in a festive 10,000 feet tandem skydive (attached...
REVEALED | Cost of Transport Hub at Station Approach in Hereford could cost around £10 million
Documents shared ahead of a Herefordshire Council cabinet meeting next Thursday (27th October), show that the proposed Transport Hub at Station Approach in Hereford, could end up costing around £10 million. A number of design options have been recommended, with...
NEWS | New shop that specialises in Bath Bombs, Wax Melts and Natural Beauty Products to open in Hereford
A new shop that will specialise in Bath Bombs, Wax Melts and Natural Beauty Products is to open in Hereford. Mother Nature’s Goodies is set to open in the former Starbucks unit in Hereford, bringing a huge boost to the city centre. The new store will open in early...
FEATURED | ‘An incredible line up’ of street entertainment and live music is planned this December by Hereford BID
'An incredible line up' of street entertainment and live music is planned this December by the Hereford Business Improvement District (Hereford BID) as part of their remit to attract visitors to the city and celebrate the festive season. Mike Truelove, CEO for the...
NEWS | Police discover Cannabis plants worth an estimated £220,000 at a property in Gloucester
Cannabis plants estimated to have a street value of more than two hundred thousand pounds were discovered by officers who executed a drugs warrant in Gloucester yesterday, Thursday 20 October. Officers from the Gloucester Neighbourhood Policing Team and Operation...
STRONGER HEREFORD #2 | ‘City Zipper’ project to deliver electric buses and improve service for passengers in Hereford city
£2.4 million of funding is set to be spent of a 'City Zipper' project to deliver electric buses and an improve service for passengers in Hereford city. As part of the Stronger Hereford funding, that delivered £22.4 million of government funding for fifteen projects in...
NEWS | Herefordshire’s gritting team were out on the roads last week carrying out their annual ‘dry run’ before winterÂ
Press Release from Herefordshire Council: Herefordshire’s gritting team were out on the roads last week carrying out their annual ‘dry run’ before winter. The safety of road users is our number one priority, so these trial runs are a crucial part of the preparations...
STRONGER HEREFORD #1 | Soil from the City – The project that aims to divert commercial and municipal food waste from landfill and turn it into a resource to benefit the city
Over the coming weeks, Your Herefordshire will be introducing the 15 fantastic projects that have been lined up by the Stronger Hereford Board to help improve the city of Hereford following the confirmation of £22.4 million worth of funding from Central Government....
NEWS | Downpours cause significant roof leak at Maylord Shopping Centre in Hereford Â
Heavy downpours have caused a significant roof leak at the Maylord Shopping Centre in Hereford. Heavy downpours affected much of Herefordshire earlier today, with the downpours causing a significant amount of water to leak through the ceiling at Maylord Shopping...
NEWS | Hereford & District Skittle League allows teams to postpone fixtures on Friday 4th November due to Hereford FC FA Cup fixture against Portsmouth
The Hereford & District Skittle League has allowed teams to postpone fixtures on Friday 4th November due to Hereford FC's FA Cup fixture against Portsmouth. Many people who play skittles on a Friday evening are expected to purchase tickets to watch the Bulls, with...
NEWS | Channel 4 is looking for people from the Herefordshire area for a new show called Open House: ‘The Great Sex Experiment’Â
Do you fancy taking part in 'Open House: The Great Sex Experiment'? Are you part of an adventurous couple who want to explore opening up? Or would you like to be one of the retreat's single residents? ‘Open House: The Great Sex Experiment’...
NEWS | Emergency services responding after car overturned on busy route in HerefordshireÂ
Emergency services are responding following a collision on a busy route in Herefordshire this morning. The collision has occurred on the A466 near Wormelow, with traffic blocked in both directions and the road closed. West Mercia Police and West Midlands Ambulance...
NEWS | Broadcaster and presenter, John Craven OBE, has honoured an inspirational Herefordshire farming couple with a coveted National Lottery Award
Broadcaster and presenter, John Craven OBE, has honoured an inspirational Herefordshire farming couple with a coveted National Lottery Award in recognition of their incredible work in supporting those with mental health issues in the farming community. BBC...
NEWS | Emergency services are responding to a collision on a major route in Herefordshire this morning
Emergency services are responding to a collision on a major route in Herefordshire this morning. The collision has occurred on the A4137 at St Owens Cross. The road is currently blocked with West Mercia Police officers reportedly at the scene of the incident. The...
NEWS | Spike in the number of patients with COVID-19 at hospitals in Herefordshire with ward closures in place following outbreaks
Latest data shared by NHS England has shown a spike in the number of patients with COVID-19 at hospitals in Herefordshire (Wye Valley NHS Trust). Data shows that as of 19th October, a total of 55 patients at Wye Valley NHS Trust (Herefordshire Hospitals) had tested...
NEWS | Exciting expansion plans for Hereford Skate Park move a step forward with funding confirmedÂ
Exciting expansion plans for Hereford Skate Park have moved a step forward following a confirmation of funding. The skate park, located on Holmer Road, is extremely popular with skaters of all ages. In a post on the Hereford Skate Park Facebook page, the news about...
NEWS | Iceland recalls popular chicken item due to concerns that it could be unsafe to eat Â
Iceland is recalling Iceland Ready Cooked Diced Chicken Breast because some packs may contain uncooked chicken. The possible presence of raw, uncooked chicken makes this product unsafe to eat. Iceland Ready Cooked Diced Chicken BreastPack size800gBest before17 June...
UK NEWS | 29-year-old man charged with murder of a three-week-old boy following an incident on Tuesday
A Birmingham man appeared at court today (20 Oct) charged with the murder of a three-week-old baby on Tuesday. Kadees Mohammed, aged 29 from Dovey Road, Sparkhill, is charged with murder, assault and two counts of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. He...
NEWS | Lidl announces a major packaging change as it aims to reduce plastic waste
Lidl GB has announced that it will be permanently removing the green coloured milk caps on semi-skimmed and organic fresh milk, replacing them with clear caps. The move - in partnership with their long-standing milk supplier Müller - follows a successful four-week...
NEWS | £2.4 million set to be spent on ‘City Zipper’ project to deliver electric buses and an improved bus services in Hereford
£2.4 million of funding is set to be spent of a 'City Zipper' project to deliver electric buses and an improve service for passengers in Hereford city. As part of the Stronger Hereford funding, that delivered £22.4 million of government funding for fifteen projects in...
NEWS | Police appeal for help in finding a missing 34-year-old man who was last seen yesterday
Gloucestershire Constabulary is appealing for help to locate a man who has been reported missing since leaving an address in Redmarley. Concern is growing for the welfare of Phillip, 34 who was last seen yesterday (19 October) and last spoken to today (20 October) at...
NEWS | Asda launches £1 ‘winter warmer’ soup, roll and unlimited tea or coffee offer for over 60s in its Hereford cafeÂ
Asda has announced a range of new ‘winter warmer’ initiatives to support customers and community groups struggling with the cost-of-living crisis. The supermarket is offering those aged 60 and over the chance to enjoy soup, a roll and unlimited tea and coffees for...
NEWS | A Herefordshire school has been rated as ‘good’ in a recent inspection by Ofsted
A Herefordshire primary school has recently been rated as 'good' in an inspection by Ofsted. Wellington Primary School, which is situated in the village of Wellington, just off the A49 between Hereford and Leominster, was rated as 'good' following the inspection that...
FOOTBALL | Bulls FA Cup tie against Portsmouth to be televised on BBC Two on Friday 4th NovemberÂ
Hereford FC’s FA Cup tie against Portsmouth has been chosen as one of the ties to be televised in the First Round. The match will be played at Edgar Street on Friday 4th November, with tv coverage starting on BBC Two from 7.30pm. The Bulls will receive a...
NEWS | Appeal to find the killer of Christian Bagley who was murdered in Hereford aired on Crimewatch Live
West Mercia Police are appealing for information after Christian Bagley was stabbed and murdered on father’s day in 2015. The appeal featured on the BBC One show Crimewatch Live this morning. You can view the episode by visiting...
BREAKING | Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer calls for a General Election after Liz Truss resigned as Prime MinisterÂ
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has called for a General Election following the news that Liz Truss has resigned as Prime Minister. In a post on his Twitter feed earlier today, Sir Keir Starmer demanded action now. He said: “Britain can’t afford the Tories’...
NEWS | The final resting place of six soldiers killed in World War One have been identified and now been honoured in Services of Rededication at their graves around Ypres in Belgium
Stephen Gore, great nephew of Pte Parry is pictured with his wife Julie at the grave – Crown copyright The final resting place of six soldiers killed in World War One have been identified and now been honoured in Services of Rededication at their graves around Ypres...
NEWS | Hereford & Herefordshire South Labour Party responds after Labour motion to force vote on fracking bill was defeatedÂ
The Hereford & Herefordshire South Labour Party has responded after the Labour motion to force a vote on the fracking bill was defeated. Joe Emmett (Policy Officer at the Hereford & Herefordshire South Labour Party) said: “On shaky ground - was...
NEWS | Just Stop Oil protesters target Harrods as protests against new oil and gas continue to target parts of London
Just Stop Oil protesters have targeted parts of London once again this morning, with protests against new oil and gas continuing. At 9am today, 20 Just Stop Oil supporters stopped traffic on Knightsbridge in central London, demanding an end to new oil and gas. Two...
REVEALED | Hereford City Council has revealed who will be turning on the Christmas Lights in Hereford this year!
On Sunday, November 20, Hereford City Council and Sunshine Radio are partnering up for this year's incredible Lights Switch On Show. The Old Market Shopping Centre, Maylord's Orchard and Hereford City Council have collaborated to showcase a unified theme across the...
NEWS | Government introduces Transport Strikes Bill that means a certain level of services will have to run when strike action takes place Â
The government has today (20 October 2022) taken the first steps to ensure transport strikes no longer grind the country to a halt. From the UK Government: The Transport Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill means, even during the most disruptive of strikes, a certain...
NEWS | Don’t miss the opportunity to get your children’s letter sent off to Santa this Christmas!
Gone are the days of circling your favourite presents in the Argos catalogue, but plenty of fun can still be had, including sending a letter to Santa! The Royal Mail offer this wonderful service every year and it’s bound to bring a smile to the faces of children...
NEWS | A Hereford restaurant is offering a discount for any customers that turn up in fancy dress this Halloween
A Hereford restaurant is currently offering a discount for any customers that turn up in fancy dress. The Beefy Boys, located at the Old Market in Hereford, confirmed the news on its social media pages on Wednesday. In a post on Facebook, the company said: “You've got...
NEWS | A former school teacher has been jailed after admitting a string of sexual assaults on young girls over more than 20 years
From West Midlands Police: A former school teacher has been jailed after admitting a string of historical sexual assaults on young girls between 1984 and 2005. The crimes came to light in January 2020 when a solicitor contacted us to say a 51-year-old man wanted to...
NEWS | Man to appear at Crown Court after a woman suffered facial injuries following an incident on the A49Â
A 24-year-old man is to appear at Crown Court after a woman suffered facial injuries following an incident on the A49. The incident happened between Craven Arms and Wistanstow in Shropshire on Friday 14th October at around 7.30pm. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police...
NEWS | Emergency services called to a busy route in Hereford following collision Â
Emergency services were called to a busy route in Hereford on Wednesday afternoon following a collision. The collision occurred on the A438 (Ledbury Road), at the junction with Church Road. The road was blocked for a short time. West Mercia Police and West...
NEWS | Almost £150,000 of grant money is to be spent on CCTV and street lighting to make areas of Hereford safer Â
Herefordshire Council has taken the decision to approve a spend of up to £149,734 on the Safer Streets 4 Project, which is being delivered in conjunction with The Police and Crime Commissioner for West Mercia, who have been awarded a grant from the Home Office to...
NEWS | Can you help Hereford & Worcester Animal Rescue find a home for Blaze?Â
Can you help Hereford & Worcester Animal Rescue find a home for Blaze? Blaze - Staffy - Approx 10-11 years From Hereford and Worcester Animal Rescue: “Young at heart - Blaze has been a dream. “An absolute gent at the vets whilst having his check up and vaccination...
NEWS | 24-year-old man charged with False Imprisonment, Kidnapping and Assault (GBH) following incident on the A49
Can you help us with our enquiries following an assault that happened between Craven Arms and Wistanstow, Shropshire. The incident happened around 7.30pm on Friday 14 October on the A49 near to the Wistanstow turning, a woman in her 20’s suffered facial injuries....